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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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